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Sat, 17 Mar 2018 13:25:14 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8Recipe to Try: Pickled Shrimphttp://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/pickled-shrimp/
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Ingredients

1 lb. medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 Tbsp. seafood seasoning or Old Bay

1 tsp. Nature’s Garden Cajun Seasoning

1/2 tsp. Nature’s Garden Pickling Spice

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup flat parsley leaves

1 Tbsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

6 fresh bay leaves

1 sweet onion, sliced lengthwise

Fresh rosemary and thyme

Method

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil with the seafood seasoning. Add the shrimp and cook until done and pink, about 2 minutes.

Remove shrimp and cool in ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain.

Add the Cajun seasoning and pickling spice to a bowl and stir in the oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt, garlic, bay leaves and herbs.

In glass jar or bowl, mix the shrimp and onions, then pour over oil mixture.